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Protecting Your Devices—and Your Privacy—During Protests

AdvocacyNovember 6, 2020

At protests, any devices you bring are susceptible to damage, loss, or surveillance. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and others. More

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Protecting Your Voice In A Pandemic: A COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center – Ukraine

In response to the pandemic, PEN America’s COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center houses the latest news and tools to help journalists, writers, human rights defenders, and protestors in Ukraine… More

Protecting Your Voice In A Pandemic: A COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center – Uganda

In response to the pandemic, PEN America’s COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center houses the latest news and tools to help journalists, writers, human rights defenders, and protestors in Uganda… More

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Protecting Your Voice In A Pandemic: A COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center – Honduras

In response to the pandemic, PEN America’s COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center houses the latest news and tools to help journalists, writers, human rights defenders, and protestors in Honduras… More

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Protecting Your Voice In A Pandemic: A COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center – Myanmar

In response to the pandemic, PEN America’s COVID-19 Free Expression Information Center houses the latest news and tools to help journalists, writers, human rights defenders, and protestors in Myanmar… More

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Proposed Brazilian Fake News Legislation Poses Threats to Free Speech

Press ReleaseJune 23, 2020

"This legislation is bad news for democracy and for free expression in Brazil." More

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The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewMay 22, 2020

“This [question of surveillance] is something we, as a free expression organization, have concerns with.” More

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Russia Moves to Track Residents Under Cover of Coronavirus

Press ReleaseApril 3, 2020

For weeks, the Russian government has failed to undertake serious measures in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and tackling it efficiently. More

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Senate Should Not Rush Intelligence Bill Passage

Press ReleaseMarch 16, 2020

The USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 is the perfect chance to pass much needed reform safeguarding America’s right to privacy. More

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Hacking Bezos’ Phone Shows Lengths Saudis Will Go to Silence Criticism

Press ReleaseJanuary 22, 2020

“That the crown prince thought he could control the Washington Post's reporting by blackmailing its owner reveals the depth of his inability to understand how independent journalism works. It… More

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